La Liga 2023/24 | |
SCHEDULE | TIME |
Match: | Barcelona vs Girona |
Tournament: | La Liga Round 16 |
Match Date: | 11-12-2023 |
Match Time: | 01.30 AM IST (UTC +5:30) 12.00 AM UAE |
Stadium: | Lluís Companys Olympic |
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Title: Catalonian Derby Delight: Barcelona vs. Girona -
As the football fervor takes center stage, Barcelona and Girona gear up for a captivating Catalonian clash at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Sunday, December 10. Kick-off is scheduled for 01:30 AM IST (UTC +5:30) and 12:00 AM UAE, with Isidro Diaz de Mera Escuderos set to officiate the match.
Head-to-Head Battle: History in the Balance
The rivalry between Barcelona and Girona adds an extra layer of excitement to this fixture. In their last five encounters, Barcelona has emerged victorious thrice, while Girona clinched one win, and a draw marked their last meeting, a goalless affair on April 10, 2023, in La Liga. The stakes are high as both teams seek to assert their dominance in this fiercely contested derby.
Current Form and Lineups: Tactical Showdown
Barcelona enters the clash with a mixed bag of results (LWDWW) across competitions, aiming to build on recent successes. The predicted lineup (4-3-3) boasts a formidable attack led by Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Felix, supported by the midfield prowess of De Jong, Gundogan, and Pedri.
Girona, riding a wave of positive form (WWDWW), enters the encounter with confidence. The predicted lineup (3-4-2-1) reveals a compact formation with Stuani spearheading the attack and a midfield quartet providing defensive solidity and creative outlets.
Absentee Woes: Key Players Missing
Both squads face challenges with key players ruled out. Barcelona will miss the commanding presence of Marc-André ter Stegen and the youthful exuberance of Gavi. Additionally, the absence of Marcos Alonso, Toni Villa, Juan Carlos, and Yangel Herrera leaves notable voids in the lineup.
Girona, dealing with the loss of Borja García, faces uncertainty with a doubtful status for the upcoming clash.
Predicted Line-Up
Barcelona possible starting lineup:
Pena; Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Cancelo; F de Jong, Gundogan, Pedri; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Felix
Girona possible starting lineup:
Gazzaniga; E Garcia, D Lopez, Blind; Tsygankov, Couto, A Garcia, Gutierrez; Martin, Dobvyk,